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Sermons 2020

HOLDING JESUS

DECEMBER 27- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Zack Dunlap

A HUMBLE BABY

DECEMBER 27- CLC WORSHIP:

Rev. Rachael Dunlap

THE CHRISTMAS STAR

DECEMBER 24- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY CHRISTMAS EVE

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ALMOST CHRISTMAS: "AN ALTOGETHER CHRISTMAS"

DECEMBER 24- CLC WORSHIP: CHRISTMAS EVE

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

DECEMBER 24- CLC WORSHIP @ 4PM

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

SERVICE OF HOPE

DECEMBER 21- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY: SERVICE OF HOPE

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ALMOST CHRISTMAS: “AN ALTOGETHER JOY”

DECEMBER 20- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ALMOST CHRISTMAS: “AN ALTOGETHER JOY”

DECEMBER 20- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

ALMOST CHRISTMAS: “AN ALTOGETHER LOVE”

DECEMBER 13- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ALMOST CHRISTMAS: “AN ALTOGETHER LOVE”

DECEMBER 13- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

ALMOST CHRISTMAS: “AN ALTOGETHER HOPE”

DECEMBER 6- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ALMOST CHRISTMAS: “AN ALTOGETHER HOPE”

DECEMBER 6- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

ALMOST CHRISTMAS: “AN ALTOGETHER PEACE”

NOVEMBER 29- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ALMOST CHRISTMAS: “AN ALTOGETHER PEACE”

NOVEMBER 29- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: “THANKSGIVING 2020?”

NOVEMBER 22- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

ALMOST CHRISTMAS: “AN ALTOGETHER PEACE”

NOVEMBER 29- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ALMOST CHRISTMAS: “AN ALTOGETHER PEACE”

NOVEMBER 29- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: “THANKSGIVING 2020?”

NOVEMBER 22- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

WE CAN: “GIVE”

NOVEMBER 22- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: “FINDING CONTENTMENT IN AN UNSETTLED WORLD”

NOVEMBER 15- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

WE CAN: “PRAY"

NOVEMBER 15- CLC WORSHIP

Anika-Kafi Summers

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: “A CHANGE IN GRATITUDE”

NOVEMBER 8- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

WE CAN: “ADVOCATE”

NOVEMBER 8- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

“THE HOME STRETCH”

NOVEMBER 1- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

WE CAN: "SERVE:

NOVEMBER 1- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

“TREAT THEM GENTLY”

OCTOBER 25- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

WE CAN: "CONNECT”

OCTOBER 25- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

“DISCOVERING JOY IN 2020”

OCTOBER 18- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

“LOVE LIKE JESUS”

OCTOBER 18- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Rachael Dunlap

“WHAT’S LEFT?”

OCTOBER 11- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

EMERGE: "WE CONSECRATE OURSELVES"

OCTOBER 11- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

CANOEING THE MOUNTAINS: “FACING OUR GREATEST FEAR"

OCTOBER 4- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

EMERGE: "GOD DELIVERS US"

OCTOBER 4- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

CANOEING THE MOUNTAINS: “UNCHARTED TERRITORY”

SEPTEMBER 27- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

EMERGE: "GOD PROTECTS US”

SEPTEMBER 27- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

CANOEING THE MOUNTAINS: “TAKING INVENTORY”

SEPTEMBER 20- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

EMERGE: "GOD BLESSES US"

SEPTEMBER 20- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

CANOEING THE MOUNTAINS: “STANDING AT THE THRESHOLD”

SEPTEMBER 13- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

EMERGE: "GOD SAVES US!"

SEPTEMBER 13- CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

“STANDING IN THE SILENCE”

SEPTEMBER 6- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

“I’LL BE THERE”

SEPTEMBER 6 - CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

“IT'S NOT ABOUT ME”

AUGUST 30- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"GOING BEYOND THE MINIMUM"

AUGUST 30 - CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

LIFE UPSIDE DOWN: “THE POWER OF MEEKNESS”

AUGUST 23 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

MESSY: DEALING WITH OUR ISSUES: “GOING BEYOND”

AUGUST 23 - CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

LIFE UPSIDE DOWN: "THE FRUIT OF FORGIVENESS"

AUGUST 16 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

WORSHIP @ HOME

AUGUST 16 - CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

MESSY: DEALING WITH OUR ISSUES: “GOING BEYOND”

AUGUST 23 - CLC WORSHIP

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

Chelsea-Rose Jabboori

My name is Chelsea-Rose and I am excited to be teaching in the Turquoise Room.  This is my first year teaching at First Kids.  I have many years of experience in child care and as a nanny.  I started my education with OCC and finished my CDA with TeachStone.

I come from a large family.  I am the oldest of six siblings.  We had many wonderful adventures over the years, traveling to most of the United States and some of Canada.  I have a love for nature and adventure.  I really enjoy long road trips, outdoor activities and camping.  I am an artist who enjoys painting, poetry and doing crafts.  I love to study children’s psychology and herbology.  With gentle guidance and compassion, I encourage children to explore and learn.  Children have always been my passion in life.

I am an active member of Berkley First and am happy to now be connected with Birmingham First.

I am looking forward to learning and growing with your children this school year.

Brooke Lynch

My name is Brooke Lynch, and I am excited to be your child’s classroom teacher!  This is my fourth year as a parent at First Kids Preschool and I look forward to joining the teaching staff this year.  I have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Miami University.  I taught first grade for seven years in Chicago.  I then worked for five years as Director of Operations for a charter school management company here in Michigan.  I decided to take some time off from work once my husband Joe and I welcomed our third baby.  After two years at home with Kyle (6), Grace (4), and Griffin (2) I am thrilled to return to the classroom.  First Kids is such a special place and I feel so honored to now be part of the community as both a teacher and parent.  I can’t wait to partner with you to provide a wonderful year of fun and learning for your child!

Jillian McDonald

My name is Jillian McDonald and I am thrilled to be teaching in the Green/Orange Room.  This will be my first year teaching at First Kids Preschool.  Previously, I taught three and four-year-old preschool in the Birmingham Public Schools for six years.  Before that, I was a first grade teacher in Detroit.  Between teaching positions, I took time off to raise my three children, Madelynn, Riley and Delaney.  Madelynn and Riley are twins and will be starting their first year of college in the fall.  My daughter, Delaney will be a senior at Groves High School.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading, and going to my cottage in Northern Michigan.  I am so excited to be working with the four-year-olds.  As an early childhood educator, I love to make my students’ first experiences with school very memorable.  I enjoy helping them build their independence and self-confidence.  I like to encourage the building of a classroom community to promote social skills and conflict resolution.  I am so happy to begin this journey of learning with you and your child!

Gloria Fulton

My name is Gloria Fulton, and I am very excited to be teaching at First Kids Preschool.  I also work in childcare for Children and Family Ministries at Birmingham First United Methodist Church.  I am a member of the Garden of Faith Missionary Baptist Church where I currently teach Sunday school and assist with the youth choir.  For two years, I was co-leader of the Brownie troop at Upton Elementary, where my daughter attended school.  I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University and am currently working towards my Child Development Associate.  I  enjoy miniature golf, walking, traveling, and spending time with my family.